Va. Code § 15.2-2014
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
The chief administrative officer of any locality or, if there is none, then the chairman or mayor, may temporarily close any public right-of-way in the locality when in his judgment the public safety so requires. Such temporary closing shall not extend past the time of the next meeting of the governing body.
Va. Code § 15.2-2014